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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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